Electrical Designer

Electrical Designer

Location: St. Louis, MO (with travel to Red Bud, IL)

Actalent is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Electrical Designer to support a leading engineering firm specializing in custom industrial solutions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys turning concepts into precise, build-ready designs.

What You'll Do

1. Independently generate electrical design documents using sketches, marked-up drawings, and vendor data.
2. Create accurate and timely drawings including panel layouts, schematics, conduit and cable tray designs, wire schedules, one-line diagrams, and loop diagrams.
3. Prepare bidding and construction documents and maintain drawing files using the Drawing Control Index (DCI).
4. Design instrumentation and device stands, and coordinate with vendors to verify materials and prepare purchase orders.
5. Support shipping and assembly teams with tagging, cataloging, and coordination with panel shops.
6. Conduct field verification and site visits to ensure design accuracy and implement document changes.
7. Travel domestically and internationally up to 10% annually, including regular visits between the St. Louis headquarters and Red Bud, IL manufacturing facility.

What You Bring

• 57 years of experience in electrical design, including conduit/cable tray schedules, schematics, and field verification.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2014 or newer, including AutoCAD 3D and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to create both 2D and 3D layouts.
• Ability to interpret engineering notes and sketches into detailed design documents.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Windows-based programs.
• Degree in Computer-Aided Drafting, Applied Science, or a related field.

Work Environment

• Professional engineering office setting, with in-office work required 5 days a week.
• Collaborative team culture focused on safety, quality, and innovation.
• Travel to manufacturing facility in Red Bud, IL is part of the role.

If you're ready to bring your design expertise to a role that values precision, creativity, and collaboration, apply today through Actalent and help shape the future of custom industrial engineering.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $38.46/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis, MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actALENTaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.